Liverpool's Roberto Firmino to Sit Out EFL Cup Quarter Final Clash With Leeds United

Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino is a doubt for Liverpool's EFL Cup quarter final clash with Leeds United, after coming off with a knock in the 2-0 victory over Sunderland on Saturday.

The forward was replaced by Lucas Leivashortly before the final whistle at Anfield, after receiving a kick to the right calf, in the game which also saw Philippe Coutinho leave the field with an injury.

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However, while Coutinho is set to have a scan on his ankle to assess the extent of the damage, Liverpool's medical staff have reportedly opted not to do the same forFirmino, and the 25-year-oldwill likely be rested simplyas a precautionary measure against the Championship side on Tuesday.

Leeds'Kyle Bartley admitted to being 'happy'at not having to face Coutinho on Tuesday and the news of Firmino's knock will further please Garry Monk's side.

The former Hoffenheim star has been in good form this season and has five goals and three assists, so far this campaign as the Reds sit second in the Premier League table.

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With Firmino, Coutinho, Adam Lallana and Daniel Sturridge all likely to miss Tuesday's tie, Klopp could give opportunities to fringe players to prove their worth.

Ovie Ejaria and Ben Woodburn have featured on the bench in recent weeks and could make rarestarts, while Saturday's scorer Divock Origi will almost certainly begin upfront.